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What is the primary purpose of the new chewing gum being developed?
What is the primary purpose of the new chewing gum being developed?
Which substance does the new gum contain to aid dental health?
Which substance does the new gum contain to aid dental health?
What percentage less food did volunteers consume when using the 'weight' gum?
What percentage less food did volunteers consume when using the 'weight' gum?
What significant problem does obesity contribute to in Britain?
What significant problem does obesity contribute to in Britain?
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How does the new chewing gum affect hormone production for individuals prone to overeating?
How does the new chewing gum affect hormone production for individuals prone to overeating?
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What action did Singapore take regarding chewing gum in 1992?
What action did Singapore take regarding chewing gum in 1992?
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How much land is needed for mint production for chewing gum annually?
How much land is needed for mint production for chewing gum annually?
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What aspect of chewing gum consumption contributes to its negative impact?
What aspect of chewing gum consumption contributes to its negative impact?
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Flashcards
Obesity
Obesity
A serious health issue characterized by excessive body fat.
Appetite-controlling hormone
Appetite-controlling hormone
Hormone that signals fullness after eating, reducing hunger.
Weight gum
Weight gum
Chewing gum that helps reduce food intake by 15-20%.
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus
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Impact on pavements
Impact on pavements
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Singapore chewing gum ban
Singapore chewing gum ban
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Chewing gum production scale
Chewing gum production scale
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Yoghurt gum
Yoghurt gum
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Study Notes
Chewing Gum - The New Medicine
- Chewing gum has been available since 1850 and is used in over 150 countries.
- Scientists are developing a new type of chewing gum designed to help manage obesity.
Obesity and Chewing Gum
- Obesity is a significant global health problem.
- Fifty percent of adults in Western countries are overweight.
- Obesity is linked to approximately 1,300 deaths per week in Britain alone.
- In Europe, 1 in 5 children are clinically obese.
How the New Chewing Gum Works
- The new gum releases a substance, based on a natural body hormone, into the body.
- This substance promotes feelings of fullness.
- The hormone controls appetite and discourages overeating.
- The more overweight someone is, the less of this hormone their body produces.
Preliminary Research Results
- Volunteers given the new "weight" gum reported consuming 15-20% less food without feeling hungry.
- The gum is expected to be available within the next 8 years.
Chewing Gum for Dental Health
- New gum contains beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus) found in yogurt.
- These bacteria attach to harmful bacteria, preventing tooth decay.
- The gum can significantly reduce tooth decay.
- It's not a replacement for regular brushing.
- Yoghurt-based gum could be available in shops next year.
Chewing Gum Regulations and Consumption
- Millions of pounds are spent annually removing chewing gum from pavements.
- Singapore banned chewing gum in 1992 and imposed significant penalties for smuggling.
- Wrigley's manufactures a substantial amount of chewing gum globally; enough spearmint gum to fill 16,300 football pitches per year.
- If stretched end-to-end, yearly global chewing gum production would circle the globe 19 times.
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Explore the innovative use of chewing gum as a potential tool for managing obesity. This quiz delves into the scientific findings surrounding a new type of gum that may help curb appetite and promote a feeling of fullness. Understand the implications of obesity and the role that this new gum could play in combating this global health issue.
